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Search for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō

A police search is under way after a jetskier went missing on Lake Taupō following reports they were seen struggling in the water. Taupō Police Senior... Read More

Paralympic journey celebrated at waka ama

'It's special to be here and share this moment with the community that feels like home,” said Paralympian Pete Cowan. Standing on the banks of Lake... Read More

Prime Minister unveils cabinet changes

Dr Shane Reti has lost the health portfolio to Minister Simeon Brown in one of a series of changes Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made in his reshuffle,... Read More

Historic warbirds dazzle at Aero Day event

Pieces of New Zealand's aviation heritage graced the sky during the Classic Flyers Aero Day at Classic Flyers this weekend. A Spitfire, a Mustang and a Texan,... Read More

Severe weather watch for Coromandel

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch with heavy rain and gales expected for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. A subtropical... Read More

Union considering stab-proof vests for nurses

A nurse was hospitalised after being stabbed during an after-hours callout in Ngongotahā. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is considering stab-proof vests... Read More

Bay veterans have 'fallen through the cracks'

An iwi organisation is teaming up with Veterans' Affairs to identify and support the veterans who have 'fallen through the cracks” in the Bay of Plenty. In... Read More

Fostering community bonds through shared meals

Harvest Church in Te Puke holds a community dinner every Wednesday night for anyone who would like a meal. Community dinner organiser Melissa Kameta said... Read More

Taxi driver fields Lotto calls

A taxi driver going about his day-to-day business has been receiving unusual Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number. Thomas Morgan owns a ‘double hundred'... Read More

Parents seek justice for Vaishali McNeill, 15

A truck driver with methamphetamine and cannabis in his system caused a crash that killed 15-year-old Vaishali McNeill. Donald McGregor was sentenced to 19... Read More

Berry and Moody win Tauranga Half

Saturday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half produced two outstanding elite races, with Jack Moody, and Hannah Berry defending their men's and women's titles... Read More

House of Science launches Forest Health kit

House of Science has launched an educational kit for primary school students, taking a mātauranga Māori approach to forest health and environmental issues... Read More